Summary

This comprehensive interdisciplinary text draws from the social sciences, the natural sciences and the health sciences to introduce students to the principles and methods applied in environmental health. It presents an overview of the basic sciences needed to understand environmental health hazards, including toxicology, microbiology, health physics, injury analysis and relevant psychosocial concepts. It also presents a basic approach to risk assessment and risk management. The first part of the book concentrates on broad issues, providing frameworks for the investigation and management of environmental health problems. The middle section deepens the discussion of routes of exposure (air quality, water and sanitation, food and agricultural issues). The final section addresses environmental health from sustainable development themes (settlements and urbanization, energy, industry, and global concerns). The final chapter focuses on ethical issues and action planning. Thus, the text aims to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes in environmental health.

Author Bio

Yassi, Annalee : University of Manitoba

Kjellstrom, Tord : University of Auckland

de Kok, Theo : Maastricht University, The Netherlands

Guidotti, Tee : George Washington University Medical Center, DC

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Birth, Life, Death, and the Environment Health and the environment Historical Perspective Basic requirements for a healthy environment Measuring environmental quality, human exposure, and health impact Pattern of illness throughout the world Impact of environmental factors on health Links between environmental and occupational health Obstacles to and opportunities for resolving environmental health problems Role of the environmental health professional

The approach to managing risk Risk evaluation Factors affecting the perception and acceptance of risk Prevention and control of exposure Risk monitoring and use of indicators Special problems in managing environmental health risks Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis of interventions

5. Air

Overview of air pollution Common health effects of ambient air pollution Health effects of specific air pollutants Industrial air pollution Air pollution and the community

6. Water and sanitation

Why water is essential Water quality, sanitation, and health Adequacy of freshwater supply to meet the world's needs Drinking-water quality criteria Drinking-water supply and monitoring Sanitation Contol of water pollution Recreational water quality guidelines Ensuring a safe and sufficient water supply

The nature and requirements of human settelments Housing and health Factors causing increased urbanization Rural and economic social development Urbanization and health The "Healthy Cities" approach to prevention

Extent of industrial pollution Public exposure from industrial sources Hazards by industry Major chemical contaminants of concern in the general environment and the workplace The social context of occupational health and safety Dimensions and types of occupational health problems Industrial environmental accidents Approaches to prevention

This comprehensive interdisciplinary text draws from the social sciences, the natural sciences and the health sciences to introduce students to the principles and methods applied in environmental health. It presents an overview of the basic sciences needed to understand environmental health hazards, including toxicology, microbiology, health physics, injury analysis and relevant psychosocial concepts. It also presents a basic approach to risk assessment and risk management. The first part of the book concentrates on broad issues, providing frameworks for the investigation and management of environmental health problems. The middle section deepens the discussion of routes of exposure (air quality, water and sanitation, food and agricultural issues). The final section addresses environmental health from sustainable development themes (settlements and urbanization, energy, industry, and global concerns). The final chapter focuses on ethical issues and action planning. Thus, the text aims to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes in environmental health.

Birth, Life, Death, and the Environment Health and the environment Historical Perspective Basic requirements for a healthy environment Measuring environmental quality, human exposure, and health impact Pattern of illness throughout the world Impact of environmental factors on health Links between environmental and occupational health Obstacles to and opportunities for resolving environmental health problems Role of the environmental health professional

The approach to managing risk Risk evaluation Factors affecting the perception and acceptance of risk Prevention and control of exposure Risk monitoring and use of indicators Special problems in managing environmental health risks Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis of interventions

5. Air

Overview of air pollution Common health effects of ambient air pollution Health effects of specific air pollutants Industrial air pollution Air pollution and the community

6. Water and sanitation

Why water is essential Water quality, sanitation, and health Adequacy of freshwater supply to meet the world's needs Drinking-water quality criteria Drinking-water supply and monitoring Sanitation Contol of water pollution Recreational water quality guidelines Ensuring a safe and sufficient water supply

The nature and requirements of human settelments Housing and health Factors causing increased urbanization Rural and economic social development Urbanization and health The "Healthy Cities" approach to prevention

Extent of industrial pollution Public exposure from industrial sources Hazards by industry Major chemical contaminants of concern in the general environment and the workplace The social context of occupational health and safety Dimensions and types of occupational health problems Industrial environmental accidents Approaches to prevention

Summary

This comprehensive interdisciplinary text draws from the social sciences, the natural sciences and the health sciences to introduce students to the principles and methods applied in environmental health. It presents an overview of the basic sciences needed to understand environmental health hazards, including toxicology, microbiology, health physics, injury analysis and relevant psychosocial concepts. It also presents a basic approach to risk assessment and risk management. The first part of the book concentrates on broad issues, providing frameworks for the investigation and management of environmental health problems. The middle section deepens the discussion of routes of exposure (air quality, water and sanitation, food and agricultural issues). The final section addresses environmental health from sustainable development themes (settlements and urbanization, energy, industry, and global concerns). The final chapter focuses on ethical issues and action planning. Thus, the text aims to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes in environmental health.

Author Bio

Yassi, Annalee : University of Manitoba

Kjellstrom, Tord : University of Auckland

de Kok, Theo : Maastricht University, The Netherlands

Guidotti, Tee : George Washington University Medical Center, DC

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Birth, Life, Death, and the Environment Health and the environment Historical Perspective Basic requirements for a healthy environment Measuring environmental quality, human exposure, and health impact Pattern of illness throughout the world Impact of environmental factors on health Links between environmental and occupational health Obstacles to and opportunities for resolving environmental health problems Role of the environmental health professional

The approach to managing risk Risk evaluation Factors affecting the perception and acceptance of risk Prevention and control of exposure Risk monitoring and use of indicators Special problems in managing environmental health risks Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis of interventions

5. Air

Overview of air pollution Common health effects of ambient air pollution Health effects of specific air pollutants Industrial air pollution Air pollution and the community

6. Water and sanitation

Why water is essential Water quality, sanitation, and health Adequacy of freshwater supply to meet the world's needs Drinking-water quality criteria Drinking-water supply and monitoring Sanitation Contol of water pollution Recreational water quality guidelines Ensuring a safe and sufficient water supply

The nature and requirements of human settelments Housing and health Factors causing increased urbanization Rural and economic social development Urbanization and health The "Healthy Cities" approach to prevention

Extent of industrial pollution Public exposure from industrial sources Hazards by industry Major chemical contaminants of concern in the general environment and the workplace The social context of occupational health and safety Dimensions and types of occupational health problems Industrial environmental accidents Approaches to prevention